UT Measure Aims to Cut Lethal Domestic Violence Incidents / Public News Service

It has been just days since Utah leaders enacted a bill that requires law enforcement agencies to conduct a 12-question assessment in response to domestic violence calls, to help determine how lethal a threat might be. At the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, Public Policy Director Erin Jemison said she thinks the new law will enable police to better identify high-risk situations and get people connected with services. Officers will also have real-time access to more information about those making the alleged threat, and past law enforcement interactions related to domestic violence. ...

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